tederheid
tenderness; gentleness
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈteː.dər.ɦɛit/
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Cultural Note
Tederheid is a literary and poetic word, less commonly used in everyday speech but cherished in romantic writing. Its adjective 'teder' (tender) appears in classic Dutch love poetry and songs, conveying gentle, careful affection.
📝 Example Sentences
Hij behandelde haar met grote tederheid.
He treated her with great tenderness.
De tederheid in zijn stem ontroerde haar.
The tenderness in his voice moved her.